2026:HHC:12861 IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH AT SHIMLA CWP No. 5740 of 2026 Decided on : 22.04.2026 Kamlesh Ranote …Petitioner Versus The State of Himachal Pradesh and others …Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge Whether approved for reporting?1 For the petitioner : Mr. Chander Narayan Singh, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Rahul Thakur, Deputy Advocate General, for respondents No.1 & 4. Mr. Shubham Sood, Advocate, for respondents No.2 & 3. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) Notice. Mr. Rahul Thakur, learned Deputy Advocate General and Mr. Shubham Sood, learned counsel, accept notice on behalf of respondents No.1 & 4 and respondents No.2 & 3, respectively. 2. In light of the fact that the issue raised in this petition is pending before the Himachal Pradesh Power 1Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2 2026:HHC:12861 Transmission Corporation Limited, learned counsel for HPPTCL submits that if reasonable time is granted, then appropriate order be passed thereupon. 3. This petition is disposed of with the direction that let appropriate order be passed on the representation of the petitioner within two weeks from today, after hearing the petitioner. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge April 22, 2026 (Shivank Thakur)